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Turning Data into Direction

I work with companies, universities, and nonprofit organizations to make informed decisions about career assessments, leadership, training, and professional development. I blend academic rigor with practical relevance, offering clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Here are a few of the ways I typically support teams:
  • Executive Coaching: Applying leadership models and strengths assessments to coach C-suite and other executives toward more effective succession planning, pacing, supervision, and conflict resolution.
  • Workshops & Facilitation: Customized sessions on leadership, generational differences, personality and work styles, team dynamics, communication, and professional development.
  • Leadership Consulting: Insightful guidance on organizational talent development, employee engagement, and growth.
  • Research Reports: Evidence-based analysis tailored to your strategic goals.
  • Curriculum Builds: Customized and holistic training or professional development courses designed with your team in mind.

Feel free to reach out for a free consultation if you have something else in mind (even if it's not fully-formed).

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Here are a few of my recent projects if you need inspiration:
  • Coaching C-Suite leaders using the CliftonStrengths assessment
  • Evaluating an emotional intelligence scale
  • Editing a collection of alumni stories for a leadership program
  • Conducting research on the underemployment of college graduates
  • Conducting a case study on the implementation of equity goals in a university career center
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  • DRAFT & DIRECTION
    • FOR INDIVIDUALS
    • FOR ORGANIZATIONS
    • CONNECT
  • ABOUT MELANIE
    • BOOKS
    • RESEARCH
    • INTERVIEWS